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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

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Two Prominent Farmers Die

George Boots and Clinton B Tribbett, progressive farmers long active in Sugar Creek township, died after prolonged illness. Boots born December 9 1851 lived on his farm. married twice producing several children. Tribbett suffered greatly and neared death. both had rallied at times then declined. Funeral for Boots held at home with Rev Nicely leading service, burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

George Boots Clinton B. Tribbett Mr. Tribbett Sugar Creek Township Charlotte Bowers Goldie Brown Peru Pearl Danville Normal School Mary Morrison Mr. Boots Anna Dykes Snow Skinner St. Louis Icy Bowers James Archie Paul Fartha Ross Herman Nicely Greenlawn

Discrepancies Address Emigrant Son Rumors

Charles Weliever faced rumors of his son Cliff’s fate after a body identification story appeared in a Crawfordsville paper. He later learned Cliff is alive, writing from Marion, confirming he is in Oceanemowoc Wisconsin where he plans to stay for a while and is doing well.

Charles Weliever Cliff Crawfordsville Weliever Indianapolis Noblesville Altho Mrs. Weliever Will Marion Occenemowoc Wis

Death of Clinton B Tribbett in Darlington

Clinton B Tribbett a Darlington native born Sept 25 1847 died Wednesday morning June 14 from mero carditis after lifelong residence on a farm near Fotato Creek church He married Kesiah Cox Feb 27 1879 she died at their daughter's birth Dee 22 1879 Ella Mullen married March 4 1875 they had four children Wiley Nora Booher Laura Horn Harley Albert died young and seven grandchildren Surviving family members include four children and seven grandchildren Funeral at two o'clock at Friends church Darlington with Masonic burial.

Clinton B. Tribbett Darlington Here Fotato Creek Church Kesiah Cox Dee Ella Mullen Yountsville Wiley Nora Booher Bainbridge Laura Horn Tribbett Farm Harley Indianapolis Albert

Chesterson and Carrick Sell Fishing Tack

Chesterson and Carrick promote a broader range of fishing tackle items inviting customers to improve their gear. The sellers highlight quality products and competitive prices to attract anglers seeking better equipment.

Chesterson & Carrick Sell

Sunday School Convention at Shannondale July 2

Franklin Township Sunday School Convention will be held at Shannondale on Sunday July 2 at 2 p m. Program includes scripture lesson invocation Shannondale Quartet Children of Shannondale School Buren Beckets Should the Bible be Taught in the Public Schools Viola E Bowers discussion Walter Stewart Legality of Bible Instruction in Public Schools Edgar Rice county president and secretary will be present. C B Dunbar Chairman Edith Paddack Secy.

Franklin Township Shannondale Viola E. Bowers Walter Stewert Edgar Rice C. Bb. Dunbar Edith Paddack Sec

Beeson Couple Promote Turkey Run Chautauqua Here

Mr and Mrs H C Beeson of Marshall Indiana visited Monday and Tuesday on a fifteen day tour advertising the Turkey Run Chautauqua to be held July 1 to 4 inclusive. Beeson a mail carrier and member of the general chautauqua committee combines business with pleasure on the trip. They staying with cousins Misses Jennie and Mattie Kersev and Mr Steve Kersev.

H. C. Beeson Marshall Indiana Monay Beeson

Visit to Wabash For Bert Dunbar Family

Bert Dunbar wife and daughter LaRue drove to Wabash on Friday to visit their daughter Fanny who trains as a nurse at Parke hospital. Bert says roads are excellent and crop conditions are stable along the route. They returned Sunday afternoon. Cox & Booker advertise porch swings and hammocks. Donald Kaehler came back Saturday from Chicago. Mrs C E Hiatt of Leiter's Ford appears after the death of her uncle Will Appleby.

Bert Dunbar LaRue Wabash Fanny Parke Hospital Bert C. E. Hiatt Leiter’s Ford Will Appleby

Death of Rev. Appleby in Montmorenci

Sudden death of Reverend Wm. Appleby pastor of the M E church at Montmorenci shocks Derlington area. Born March 17, 1855 in Paterville Indiana he lived as teacher and carpenter before entering DePauw University and the ministry. Funeral services were held at the Montmorenci church with multiple local ministers in attendance.

Wm. Andleby Patnerville Indiana Rossville Ind DePauw University Alice Conrad Kirkpatrick Charline South Bend High School Wilmer Madian Charles Appleby Emma Leona Appleby Appleby Derlington E. H. Cox M. E. Church Montmorénci A. G. Ssazenby Antos M. E W. E. McKinzie Lafayette Darlington Jones Hillsboro Tremain Waynetown Beisel Boswell Eagles Colfax Cones Tennessee H. C. Riley Newtown W G. Miller Litton H. H. Dunlavy E. W. Dunlavy T. G. Howard Mulberry W. H. Nicely City

Ruth Butler and Lucinda Moffit in Crawfordsville Visit

Mrs Ruth Butler and Lucinda Moffit spent several days in Crawfordsville this week visiting local friends and enjoying the scenery.

Ruth Butler Lucinda Moffit Crawfordsville

Reception for Bride and Groom at Conrad Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Conrad hosted a pleasant party Saturday night for their son Roy and his wife, married in Beardstown Illinois on June 10. The house featured red roses in the living room and pink white roses in the dining area with pink and white crepe decor. Guests were relatives or old school friends, and a variety of games and memories filled the evening. Refreshments in pink and white were served by Mesdames Brainard Stewart and Kendall. Attendees included Fay and Thelma Conrad Ethel Peterson Fleeta Cook Ethel Shoemaker Helen Stephenson Harley Conrad Hal Fred Quieg Everett Shoemaker Walter Woody and Messrs and Mesdames Lee LaFaollette Robert Lynch Lester Morrison and Floyd Cornell.

Frank Conrad Roy Beardstown Ill Mesdames Brainard Stewart Kendall Fay Thelma Conrad Ethel Peterson Fleeta Cook Ethel Shoemaker Helen Stephenson Harley Conrad Halfred Quieg Everett Shoemaker Walter Woody Messrs Lee LaFaollette Robert Lynch Lester Morrison Floyd Cornell

Peebles and Anderson Reunion Announcement

The Peebles and Anderson reunion will be held at the R. W. Peebles grove on the 2nd of 7th month, 1916. Relatives are urged to come, bring a basket, and mingle. W. D. Peebles and H. H. Peebles, Secs, note the Herald published 250 invitations sent to Feebles and Anderson kin across nearly every state.

Peebles and Anderson R. W. Peebles Grove H. H. Peebles Sec the Herald Feebles Anderson

Town Board Orders Tree Trimming Along Sidewalks

Following a Monday night meeting the town board issued an order. Town marshal Wm Moore measured tree limb heights on Tuesday. Property owners must trim all trees so no limbs come within eight feet of sidewalks. The rule improves street appearance and reduces hat or umbrella losses among leaves.

Wm. Moore

Big Chicken Supper by Queen Esther Band

The Queen Esther Band of South Christian church will host a chicken supper in the Caldwell and Tressel room on Saturday evening June 17. Menu includes chicken noodle dressing escalloped potatoes pickles salad pie and fruit. Prices 15 cents for children under 12 and 25 cents for adults. Supper served 5 to 7.

Queen Esther Band The South Christian Church Caldwell & Tressel

Missionary Society Meets At Rachel Rich Home

The Missionary society of the Friends church meets at Rachel Rich home Friday at 2 p m. John R Rettinger Ed Flanin gam and Dan Hampton traveled to Indianapolis Friday by gasoline route. Harry and Elmer Sheridan of Frankfort cousins of Wm Appleby attended his funeral Monday. Roy Snyder wife and son Joe visited Rossville Sunday with relatives, joined by Dr and Mrs B O Flora who visited Dr Wilson and wife.

The Missionary Society of the Friends Church Rachel Rich John R. Rettinger Ed Flaningam Dan Hampton Indianapolis Harry and Elmer Sheridan Frankfort Wm Appleby Roy Snyder Joe

Nineteenth Annual Horse Show Draws Big Darlington Crowd

A large turnout watched the nineteenth annual horse show in Darlington despite a day rain. The Alamo band led a 10:30 parade through Adams street and Main events, with about four hundred autos parked. The program concluded with a rain interrupted concert in front of Brainard and Butler’s. prize winners listed on the last page.

Darlington Alamo Band Adams Street Main Maxwell Brainard and Butler’s Altra

Brenton Affair Ends In Out of Court Settlement

In a Lebanon based suit for support brought by Mable E Brenton against Elmer A Brenton the case opened in Franklin County Circuit Court with testimony about a close relationship with a stenographer. Witness Ottie Owens described Brenton's garage business earnings and time spent with Miss Titus. The dispute settled after proceedings, with the wife to receive 83 dollars per month.

Mabel E. Brenton Lebanon Elmer A. Brenton Brenton Boone County Ottie Owens Brenton Garage Marie Titus Miss Titus

Cox and Booker Sell the Daisy Cultivator

Mrs. Viola Wright of Crawwfordsville visited Mrs. Ernest Weesner last night while Cox and Booker sold the Daisy Cultivator. The event highlights local commerce and social visits in the Crawwfordsville area.

Cox & Booker Viola Wright Crawwfordsville Ernest Weesner

Chester members to take part in church service

Friends Church schedules 9:45 Bible School 11:00 morning worship with several Chester members taking part instead of the sermon. Evening worship at 8:00 led by the pastor. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30. Bible lesson Rom 6nd chapter. Lydia M. Heath, Pastor.

Bible School Chester Lydia M. Heath

South Christian Church Announces Sunday Services and Bible School

South Christian Church schedules Bible School at 9 45 a m with J B Cooper as superintendent. Preaching at Garfield next Sunday at 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m. Bible School at 10 00 a m. W H Martin is the pastor.

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday services listed across multiple locations include Darlington at 11:00 a m Campbells Chapel at 3 p m and Potato Creek at 7 45 p m with a morning 10:00 a m Sunday School.

Darlington Campbells Chapel Potato Creek

Presbyterian Church Rev Williams to preach Sunday

The Presbyterian Church announces that Reverend Williams will deliver the Sunday evening sermon at eight o clock at the church.

Rev. Williams

Indoor Picnic At Calender Society Despite Rain

The Calender Society of the South Christian church planned an outdoor picnic last Thursday but heavy rain forced indoors. Nineteen members attended and shared sandwiches and covered dishes. A birthday penny collection totaled about twelve dollars for church refurbishing.

Calender Society The South Christian Church Ninteen

Coaster Accident Leaves Gordon Johnson Injured

Gordon Johnson son of Gregg Johnson was injured while coasting down a hill at Mell Breaks home when the coaster overturned. A rubber tire came off and a sharp edge cut a severe leg gash nearly severing an artery. A doctor sewed the wound and he is expected to be fine in a few days.

Gordon Johnson Gregg Johnson Mell Breaks Gordon

Memory Marker Honored For Glenn Bolser Grave

Mrs. Melisa Bolser received a grave marker from the Logansport Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for her son Glenn. The marker bears his name and the inscription B ot R T 109 B.S. I along with the lodge wheel emblem. Lodge members attended the burial service to assist.

Melisa Bolser Logansport Brotherhood of Railroad Glenn Logansport Brotherhood

For Sale or Trade Fancy Pony and Local Social Notes

For Sale or Trade Fancy Spot ted Pony two years old gentle Ed Flaningam. Mrs Carlos Inskeep and daughter Francis returned Monday night from a visit with friends in Indianapolis. Dr Arch Bond wife and daughter of Westfield spent Friday last week with old friends and relatives in this vicinity. Miss Edith Paddock and Margaret Weesner went to Bloomington Monday to attend commencement at I U and to attend the reunions of their classes. Miss Weesner was also in Terre Haute yesterday and attended the State Normal commencement and reunion of her graduating class. While there she was the guest of Miss Mabel Bonsall.

Carlos Inskeep Francis Indianapolis Arch Bond Westfield Edith Paddock Margaret Weesner Bloomington I. U Miss Weesner Terre Haute State Normal Mabel Bonsall

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Boots and Clinton Tribbett Clinton EB. Tribbett Friends Church P. Paxton Kewanna Masonic Order Shannondale Quartet Children of Buren Beck Selo Turkey Town Jlisses Jennie Mattie Kersev Steve Kersev Daughter Donald Kaehler Chicago Rev Montmorenci Wm. Appleby M.E. Church W. D. Peebles, Fres Mable E. Vs Frankfort Crescent A. m.—Bible School J. B W. H. Martin Presbyterian Church
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